Military
Amata has a long history of supporting our people in military service.
You may find these links useful:
Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) site for veterans.
TRICARE information for veterans living in American Samoa and the Pacific region.
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Washington, DC –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata would like to extend her sincere congratulations and appreciation to Command Sergeant Major Charles M. Tobin, who retires from the United States Army this month after nearly 34 years of service. CSM Tobin is a native of Pago Pago, American Samoa and Lotopa Village, Samoa, and joined the Army in October 1983.
Washington, DC –Thursday,Congresswoman Aumua Amata, the House Armed Services Committee included Congresswoman Amata's bill which improves small business development centers, in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his second stopover in Pago Pago over the past few days to discuss some of the pressing issues facing American Samoa. Also participating in the historic meeting were Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga.
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata attended an Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration at Andrews Air Force Base, yesterday, where she gave a speech in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans across the country.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata sent her heartfelt congratulations to Shania Fiu, upon learning of her acceptance to the prestigious Wentworth Military Academy & College for the 2017-18 Academic school year.
"I could not be more proud of Shania, and I look forward to seeing her fulfill her dreams of serving our great nation. Wentworth Military Academy is well known for producing some of the nation's finest individuals, and I am proud to see a daughter of American Samoa there to represent us," stated Amata.
Pago Pago, A.S. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Defense’s (DOD) decision to suspend efforts to collect reimbursement from California National Guard soldiers who were awarded enlistment bonuses for which they were ineligible.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, stopped in Honolulu while en route to her home district in American Samoa Monday to meet with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) District Commander LTC James Hoyman and his team. So that Congress can provide additional help, Aumua requested a detailed briefing and status report on all of the Corps' support to American Samoa including all projects and studies, their financing, economic justification, high cost of construction and other challenges.
Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and Congressman Joe Wilson took time over the past weekend to visit the soldiers at Ft. Jackson, S.C. The Congresswoman and Congressman were there to join the soldiers and the local Pacific Islander community in celebrating Guam Liberation Day.
Washington D.C. –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, after laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery earlier this week.
Washington D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues held a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery this morning to honor all of the women who have served our great nation in the Armed Forces.